Johnny James

Managing Editor

Written by Johnny James

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The Growlers at Albert Hall

Still finding new ways to tweak the garage rock formula, The Growlers’ new album, Natural Affair, is their best yet. Watch them perform it live at Albert Hall.

From £18
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Ditz at YES

Influenced by the hardcore punk and noise rock of the 80s and 90s, Brighton-based Ditz make taut and erratic, melodic and urgent post punk.

From £6
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Creep Show at YES

A collaborative project between John Grant and Wrangler, Creep Show blend experimental pop, surreal funk and dark analogue electro.

Cheetham Hill
The Yard

New creative hub The Yard is home to a great little music venue, which tends to attract future-leaning electronic artists.

Bang on a Can All-Stars at RNCM
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Bang on a Can All-Stars at RNCM

Blurring the lines of classical, jazz, rock, world and experimental music, the Bang on a Can All-Stars present a wonderfully adventurous programme at RNCM.

From £18